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Longing for Summer
Longing for Summer
A bite of freshness.
“Longing for Summer” is a hymn to the season of light and flavour. Created in 2019, this oil on canvas board captures the essence of a sunny day through a simple yet powerful composition: the bright red of watermelon and the vibrant yellow of lemons. The blue-grey background enhances the fruit as if illuminated by direct sunlight. The work is completed by a clean, modern white frame that accentuates its luminosity and contemporary character.
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€450,00
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€450,00
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Artwork Description
The strength of this painting lies in its saturated colour palette. Oil paint gives substance to the watermelon’s flesh and the lemons’ rind, making them almost tangible. The cool blue-grey background is a deliberate choice, designed to enhance the warm reds and yellows of the fruit, evoking the clarity of midday summer light. The white frame completes the work, reinforcing its sense of freshness, clarity, and contemporary balance.
Artwork Details
- Artist: Elena Fontanesi
- Technique: Oil
- Dimensions: 45x 35 cm
- Year: 2019
- Authenticity: Original work with certificate signed by the artist
Additional Information
Frame included. Dimensions refer to the artwork without the frame.
Where to Display It
Modern or white kitchen:
An ideal placement. The vivid colours of the fruit break the visual uniformity of white or grey kitchens, adding a fresh and appetising accent.
Veranda or beach house:
Perfect for bright, informal spaces, where it immediately evokes the atmosphere of summer and holidays.
Dining area:
Placed above a small dining table or a low sideboard, it creates a welcoming and luminous focal point.
An ideal placement. The vivid colours of the fruit break the visual uniformity of white or grey kitchens, adding a fresh and appetising accent.
Veranda or beach house:
Perfect for bright, informal spaces, where it immediately evokes the atmosphere of summer and holidays.
Dining area:
Placed above a small dining table or a low sideboard, it creates a welcoming and luminous focal point.
